The National Federation for Independent Business’ monthly Index on Small Business Optimism finds a decline in job openings and job creation for June. Halen Doughty has more…:
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New Orleans-based Glo Airlines has decided to suspend service beginning Saturday while it searches for a new operator. GLO Founder and CEO Trey Fayard said he will return to its Mid South cities once the right partner is found.

Blue Cross Blue Shield has launched a tool called SmartShopper aimed at making it easier for customers to browse healthcare procedures. David Hochheiser (Ho-heiser) is a senior vice president for BCBS and says this will help patients make an informed decision…:
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The Louisiana Motor Vehicles Commission has fined Shreveport’s Elio Motors $545 thousand for not adhering to Louisiana law when it comes to regulations regarding automobile distribution in the state. The three wheel car making company has yet to produce vehicles for sale.